Resolume Arena is a VJ and video tool that also drives lighting via Art-Net from its layer-based compositions. It is the right choice when video is the primary medium and lighting follows the visuals.
| Capability | Relackout | Resolume Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting + audio in one app | check_circle Yes — built in | Media playback (video-first) |
| Smart lights (Tuya IoT) as fixtures | check_circle Yes | No |
| Custom touch mixer surface (software) | check_circle Yes | Video layer UI |
| Mobile remote over local network (PIN) | check_circle Yes | Add-on |
| Easy to use — fast to learn | check_circle Designed for it | Varies |
| Frequent updates — active development | check_circle Yes | Varies |
| DMX output — Art-Net + USB DMX | check_circle Yes | Art-Net output |
| Platforms | check_circle macOS · Windows | Windows · macOS |
| Licensing | check_circle Yearly license | Paid |
Your show is video-first and lighting follows the visuals.
Yes. Like Resolume Arena, Relackout patches fixtures and outputs DMX over Art-Net and USB DMX. Relackout additionally includes built-in audio playback, Tuya smart-light control, a multi-layer effect engine, and a custom touch mixer with mobile remote — in one supported application.
Resolume Arena is vj / video with dmx output. Relackout adds music playback, Tuya smart devices, a fully custom touch-driven mixer surface, and a PIN-protected mobile remote over the local network, so lights and audio run from one app.
Yes. Relackout includes a multi-channel music library (MP3/WAV, playlists) and master audio control alongside lighting, plus Tempo & BPM, MIDI, and OSC — all included in every plan.
Yes. Relackout uses a touch-first, approachable UI built to get you running shows quickly — from clubs and bars to concerts and theatres — and it is actively developed with frequent updates.
